Cleveland Middle School

2323 Cornwallis Road
Garner, NC 27529
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 968 students in grades 6-8, Cleveland Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 968 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 30% in NC
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Cleveland Middle School's student population of 968 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
968 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
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School Rankings

Cleveland Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cleveland Middle School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
#733 out of 2568 schools
(Top 30%)
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54%
42%
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53%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
4%
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Hispanic
18%
20%
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Black
18%
25%
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White
56%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.62
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cleveland Middle School's ranking?
Cleveland Middle School is ranked #733 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Cleveland Middle School often compared to?
Cleveland Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverwood Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Cleveland Middle School?
968 students attend Cleveland Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Cleveland Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cleveland Middle School?
Cleveland Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cleveland Middle School offer ?
Cleveland Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Cleveland Middle School part of?
Cleveland Middle School is part of Johnston County Public Schools School District.

School Reviews

2   11/5/2014
I rank this school a 3 out of 10. Academically they teach for tests and push retesting to keep their ratings falsely high. The school district/school policies are not consistently upheld and extreme measures of discipline are given for minor infractions. In my opinion bulling by the school staff is the reason my child has gone from excelling in learning to having panic attacks and moderate to failing grades. No amount of parent involvement other than for fundraising is encouraged and administration will only provide policy and excuses when confronted about the way they handle any situation. There is a limited number of sports and cheerleading offered. Please consider other school options if you plan on moving the Johnston County, NC. I wish we had now taken our chances and gone a wake county school.
- Posted by Parent - rdy4c

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 968 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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